Which airport should I fly into for Berkeley?

For long-haul and international flights, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the main gateway near Berkeley. The closest airport, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Berkeley?

The nearest is about 11 mi (17 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Berkeley?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Berkeley

The closest airports to Berkeley, California: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Berkeley, California is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK), about 11 mi (17 km) away — roughly 36 min by road. It also serves as the area's main international gateway.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
OAK	Metropolitan Oakland International AirportOakland, United States	11 mi / 17 km	36 min	International
CCR	Buchanan FieldConcord, United States	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Regional
HWD	Hayward Executive AirportHayward, United States	17 mi / 27 km	32 min	Regional
SFO	San Francisco International AirportSan Francisco, United States	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	International
APC	Napa County AirportNapa, United States	24 mi / 38 km	46 min	Regional
NOT	Gnoss FieldNovato, United States	24 mi / 39 km	47 min	Regional
SQL	San Carlos AirportSan Carlos, United States	25 mi / 40 km	48 min	Regional
LVK	Livermore Municipal AirportLivermore, United States	27 mi / 44 km	53 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the most convenient at about 11 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Berkeley. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with OAK.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near OAK saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Berkeley is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK), about 11 mi (17 km) away — roughly 36 min by road.